Hey February 2010 Bandsters!

[magpaine 0]

You will start your cycle on the sugar pills. I haven't restarted mine yet, but I will Sunday. Your period will stop on its own even if you don't start the new pill pack. When I start mine on Sunday, I will be a little messed up but hey, my cycle is never regular.

[Luvjoyct 0]

#1. Surgery date? february 8 2010

#2. State you live in? connecticut

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? tishler

#4. Insurance or self pay? insurance

#5. Age and height 32 and 5'6

#6. Current weight and goal weight?345 weight goal 180

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? I want to have children and be able to play and round around without feeling so tired, I am too young to feeling like an old lady.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? yes all the time

#8. Concerns and questions? I am craving to get something to eat, I am on a post liquid diet this is the 4th day and i am starving, all i want is a salad and i can't have that, but i am hanging in there.

[leroyspuds 0]

#1. Surgery date? scheduled for 2/22

#2. State you live in? Montana

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? Rohrer, Benefis Hospital

#4. Insurance or self pay? Aetna insurance

#5. Age and height 57/5'1

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 196/130

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? Family history of diabetes, sleep apnea, bad acid reflux, knees hurt when I exercize, high cholesterol, back pain, shortness of breath. Want to fear better and ensure higher quality of life as I get older.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? Yes. Spouse had bypass and lost 100 pounds and feels great.

#8. Concerns and questions? Worry about feeling ill the first couple weeks after surgery, reflux, gas, PBing, and complications. Still willing to take the risk and endure some discomfort in order to benefit from this tool.

:thumbdown:

[Northern Mist 2]

Banded on Monday and I'm feeling very little pain but boy do I get tired easily. I take a shower and it wipes me out. I went to a couple stores today (gone maybe 45 minutes) and couldn't keep my eyes open after I got home. I'm on Clear Liquids until Monday........I hope when I'm on full liquids my strength and stamina will come back....otherwise I'll be napping at work! Ha!

[lyina08 0]

OK Feb. Bandsters. I need help!! Im on day 1 of Optifast diet and its killing me!!!

[Trixie573 0]

I was banded on Tuesday and right now I would kill for an Optifast! I'm on clear liquids until Wednesday when I see the doctor again. My doctor puts the band in with no fill so there is really no restriction now so I'm starving! The Optifast gets so much better after the first couple of days. I read everybody saying that and I was like "yeah right" but it really was true. By the end of the 2 weeks I was rushing to get in all 5 shakes because I would forget!

[anna_ree 0]

In my surgery packet they said to stop the BC 2 weeks out so if you stop soon - it should be ok.

Stopping BC pills would put you into your period but since it's your time anyway it shouldn't be any different. Usually you run your normal course and stop but since you were not regular before......it may be different. I would stop right away so I had time to have my period and get over it before surgery!

Good luck.

My doctor doesn't even require me to stop using BC at all.. I know, how lucky am I!

So, even if you are late starting, I am sure it will be fine. It can't be THAT big of a deal if some doctors don't even require it, right?

you are lucky janellody, im just too scared to ask lol.

thanks northern mist, i will probably do that. ill have yesterday be my last pill so that everything will be done with by my surgery. =]

thanks!

[carmen74 10]

OK Feb. Bandsters. I need help!! Im on day 1 of Optifast diet and its killing me!!!

What kind of help do you need? I started mine on Tuesday...yeah it's rough but I look at it as a means to an end! :-) I'm on 5 shakes & 2 bars a day, I must admit I am having a little trouble getting them all down! I had some chicken broth today, so nice to have something not sweet!! (I am a savory craver not into sweets!) My scale finally moved today so that made me feel better! :thumbdown:

[btrieger 21]

OK Feb. Bandsters. I need help!! Im on day 1 of Optifast diet and its killing me!!!

I just finished my 5th day of Optifast only and think the stuff is absolutely delicious. I've been doing 5 a day. One every 3 hours and haven't been hungry.

I've lost 6 pounds since Monday.

What is killing you? Hunger? The taste?

[harliquinn 1]

#1. Surgery date?

just got my date today! Feb 25th!

#2. State you live in?

California (SF Bay area)

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center?

Dr. Bui at the David Grant Medical Center (military hospital)

#4. Insurance or self pay?

Insurance covers all of it (TriWest)

#5. Age and height

28/ 5' 5"

#6. Current weight and goal weight?

CW: 285 GW: ideally, 130. realistically, 140 or 150

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery?

several factors. i have asthma, my knees are in terrible condition, i rarely leave the house anymore and in 2008, i found out that my mum has diabetes.

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends?

my DH is very supportive, my parents are quite supportive and my friends are pretty supportive. :thumbdown:

#8. Concerns and questions?

im a little scared/nervous, but who isnt when theyre about to go into surgery? what do i need to have or take with me on surgery day?

.......................and anything else you would like to add!

I AM SO EXCITED! ive been trying to get a band since November of 2008!

[chinchilla mom 0]

Banded on Monday and I'm feeling very little pain but boy do I get tired easily. I take a shower and it wipes me out. I went to a couple stores today (gone maybe 45 minutes) and couldn't keep my eyes open after I got home. I'm on clear liquids until Monday........I hope when I'm on full liquids my strength and stamina will come back....otherwise I'll be napping at work! Ha!

I did regain some energy when I moved to full liquids on day 3-4 and it got even better again when I got to bring mushies in a few days after that. First day back to work was a doozie, I began napping as soon as I sat on the train!

[jasmine mino 0]

#1. Surgery date? tuesday 16th february 2010

#2. State you live in? alexandria-egypt

#3. Doctor/Surgery Center? GIT/endoscopy hospital

#4. Insurance or self pay? self pay

#5. Age and height 32 years ,height 160 cms

#6. Current weight and goal weight? 229 pounds (104kgs) --target weight 165 pounds (75 kgs)

#7. What was your deciding factor for having this surgery? i cant lose weight and keep it ..

#7. Do you have the support of family and friends? yes but they are somewhat concerned

#8. Concerns and questions?

what about postoperative pain ?

Edited February 13, 2010 by jasmine mino

[cielblue 0]

yes!!! I did it! 1 day post op feeling good,no gas pain or discomfort. This really is not that bad considering the reason why I got it done.

[jasmine mino 0]

yes!!! I did it! 1 day post op feeling good,no gas pain or discomfort. This really is not that bad considering the reason why I got it done.

i hope this is the same for me i am so anxious

[Mrsplace 4]

Ok, had the surgery yesterday. I must admit I am real sore. Maybe because they did the hernia repair also. It has gotten better as the day has progressed. Just wondering if anyone else had pain in the left side only. That is where my incisions are, so that is probably the reason.

Tomorrow will be a better day. :smile: